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Wheelhouse Outdoor Area
Located next to the 35-acre stocked lake at Voice of America MetroPark is a small wooden building known as the Wheelhouse Outdoor Adventure Center. From April thru September, you can visit the Wheelhouse to rent row boats, paddle boats, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, bicycles, and purchase fishing permits. Rentals are available in the off-season by contacting MetroParks' Administrative Office.
2019 Wheelhouse Rates
Fishing
Daily Permit
- Single $8.00
- Child (6 & under) Free
- Group/Family $20.00
Annual Permit
- Adult $100.00
- Youth (7-16) $50.00
- Group/Family $135.00
Fishing Permit Discounts
- Senior 20% ($6.40 daily, $80.00 annually)
- Military 20% ($6.40 daily, $80.00 annually)
Fishing Pole Rental
- 1 Hour $7.00
- 3 Hours $12.00
- Daily $20.00
Live Bait
- Night Crawlers, $4.00
Red Worms, Wax Worms

Bicycle Rentals
Adult and Youth
- 1 Hour $7.00
- 2 Hours $9.00
- 3 Hours $11.00
- Daily $30.00
- Group Rate per hour $21.00
(4 bicycles)
Watercraft Rentals
Row Boat
- 1 Hour $10.00
- 3 Hours $20.00
- Daily $30.00
- Group Rate per hour $30.00
(4 boats)
Row Boat with Trolling Motor
- Daily $45.00
(includes boat, motor, battery)
Pedal Boat
- 1 Hour $16.00
- Group Rate per Hour $48.00
(4 boats)
Kayak
- 1 Hour Single Person Kayak $11.00
- Daily Single Person Kayak $60.00
- Group Rate per hour $33.00
(Single Kayaks) - 1 Hour Tandem Kayak $13.50
Stand-Up Paddle Board
- 1 Hour $16.00
- Group Rate per Hour $48.00
(4 boards)
Launch Your Own Watercraft
- Daily Permit $5.00
- Annual Permit $35.00

Food & Beverage
Bottled beverages, ice cream novelties and bagged snacks available at the Wheelhouse.
- Daily Rental signifies from the opening of the Park or Wheelhouse to one hour before dusk or close of Wheelhouse.
- Group/Family consists of up to 7 members: 2 adults, 5 children (15 & under.)
- Annual Permits are valid one year from the date of purchase.
- Seniors 60+ with ID or Golden Buckeye Card
- Current & former U.S. Military service members with proof of service.
- Fishing Pole Rentals do not include Fishing Permit.)
- Helmets are included with bicycle rentals.
- All watercraft come with PFD's at no additional charge pursuant to State Law.
- Taxes included in price.
Wheelhouse at a Glance
Location
7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester OH 45069
GPS Coordinates: 39.361850, -84.354041
2019 Operating Hours
April 6 - May 3
Monday - Friday
Closed
Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
May 4 - May 26
Monday - Thursday
Closed
Friday - Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 27 - August 16
Monday - Thursday
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
August 17 - September 3
Monday - Friday
Closed except:
September 2 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
September 3 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday
Closed except:
September 1 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed for the Season after September 3
*Memorial Day - May 27*
9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
*Independence Day - July 4*
9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
*Labor Day - September 2*
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.